Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Unexpected Treasures

I had a great afternoon yesterday - I went to four thrift shops and that was it - it was so nice not to have to think about Christmas shopping - it was the best day - because I found some great items for myself and some to list on Etsy, which I hope to get started on by the end of the week.

My one big splurge was this complete set of Colonial Mist Cinderella Bowls at Value Village, I don't think I've ever bought a complete set like this all at once, but I couldn't leave it there, it's was just too pretty and in the best of shape. I have Mom's set of three Colonial Mist bowls but the color lineup is different than the Cinderella's and I get the larger bowl with this set.

Isn't it a beautiful set??

$4 for this Snowflake Blue Divided Dish - I have one - it's going to Sharon, who doesn't have this one. It's just in perfect shape too.

A nice 403 for $1

Spring Blossom platter, dinner and supper plates - I bought a few items at the Salvation Army including these and it only came to $5

Most of these other items I'll be listing - another customer commented on my basket full of goodies, he said I had some very "retro" items and a " good eye" - I don't know about that but I think we were on the same kind of hunt, because I saw him later at another shop. This is the set he was really eyeing...

Termocrisa Mugs and Bowls

Nippon Bowl

This book is from 1971

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I remember these back in the 70's

We always had slides at home but I've never seen this type of case before..

I love the book, any old books with animals on them, I really can't resist! I have found myself buying lots of horse books lately! Also today I bought 3 sewing books (2 vintage) to start me off on my sewing adventures!

We have the same kind of likes. I like shopping at thrift stores more than I do regular stores. I love pyrex and corelle and have a hard time turning my back on cheap pyrex when I find it, but I have to watch and don't buy too much because I don't resale on etsy or ebay.